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How could the extreme weather due to El Niño affect Rawalpindi?

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Rawalpindi faces urban flooding risk from extreme weather The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has warned that the expected weather system, driven by climate vulnerability, poses a high risk of urban flooding in Rawalpindi. The authority predicted rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms across the province, with the weather system expected to affect Rawalpindi and surrounding districts. Local administrations have been instructed to monitor drainage systems and prepare for emergency situations, particularly in low-lying and poorly drained areas.

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How it reaches Rawalpindi

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The facts so far

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  • The PDMA Punjab predicted rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms across the province from June 16 to June 20.samaa.tv
  • The PDMA warned of possible urban flooding in Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Lahore and Faisalabad.samaa.tv
  • Rawalpindi is listed as a district likely to receive rain from the weather system.samaa.tv
  • Lahore and Faisalabad are projected to become some of the hottest cities in the world by 2050 due to El Niño.propakistani.pk

Why it matters

The risk of urban flooding poses a significant threat to the infrastructure and safety of Rawalpindi. Officials have been instructed to monitor drainage systems and take timely action to prevent disruption, indicating the potential for severe operational challenges during the forecast period.

This vulnerability is part of a larger climate crisis affecting Punjab. The PDMA has issued alerts for multiple major cities, including Lahore and Faisalabad, which are also facing high risks of flooding and extreme heat due to El Niño-driven climate change.

What we don't know yet

  • How prepared are the drainage systems in Rawalpindi to handle the predicted volume of rain?
  • Will the intensity of the thunderstorms and hailstorms exceed the capacity of local emergency response teams?

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What would change this answer

The intensity of the predicted rainfall increases significantlyThe risk of urban flooding in Rawalpindi would become stronger and more immediate.
Local administrations successfully implement and maintain timely action on drainage systemsThe potential for disruption and flooding in Rawalpindi could be mitigated.

Who else could feel it

Other possible ripples from the same event.

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